Engineer I, Equipment

LG Energy Solution Arizona; Queen Creek (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is seeking an Equipment Engineer I to support manufacturing efficiency from design to installation and production. The role oversees equipment set-up, preventive maintenance standards, rate improvements, and root-cause analysis to validate corrective actions.

You will work with engineers and technicians across winders, formation, and assembly processes. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year in equipment engineering in a production setting, with a bachelor’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in engineering or related field.
• Minimum 1 year equipment engineering experience in a production/plant environment.
• PLC experience preferred but not required.
• Six Sigma certification preferred.
• DOE (Design of experiments) preferred.
• Must be able to properly and regularly utilize PPE for up to 12 hours.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with LGES partners and equipment vendors.
• Equipment investment and schedule management.
• Monitor Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and Line of Balance (LOB) after improvements.
• Install/modify/analyze/repair/test new tools/machines/equipment in winding, assembly, formation processes.
• Collaborate with other teams to improve process quality and conduct equipment modification and improvement activities.
• Manage plans for daily maintenance activities.
• Complete daily documentation and audits of equipment performance.
• Maintain cleanliness at worksite per 5S3R standards.
• Ensure work is completed in a safe manner and maintain a safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data analysis

PLC experience

Microsoft Office Suite

Six Sigma

DOE (Design of Experiments)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

CAD

Programming / Coding

Job description

LG Energy Solution is the global leader in lithium-ion battery technology for electric vehicles and energy storage solutions. Located in Queen Creek, Arizona, LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is LG Group's first cylindrical battery manufacturer in North America, leading the widespread distribution of electric vehicles with the most advanced battery technology in the world.

Join us as we inspire our talent with growth, challenge, action and collaboration to Empower Every Possibility!

Location: Queen Creek, AZ

Job Summary: TheEquipment Engineer I will support overall efficiency and productivity of the manufacturing process by supporting related equipment from program and design to installation, commissioning and production. This role will manage equipment set-up schedules, contribute to preventive maintenance standards and work with other engineers and technicians to resolve abnormalities in equipment operation, including root cause analysis and identification, and corrective action implementation and validation.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with LGES partners and equipment vendors.
• Equipment investment and schedule management.
• Monitor Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and Line of Balance (LOB) after improvements are made.
• Install/modify/analyze/repair/test new tools/machines/equipment and technology utilized in the winder, assembly, formation processes of battery manufacturing.
• Collaborate with other teams to improve process quality and conduct equipment modification and improvement activities.
• Manage plans for daily maintenance activities.
• Complete daily documentation and audits of equipment performance.
• Maintain cleanliness at worksite in accordance with 5S3R Standards.
• Ensure work is completed in a safe manner and maintain a safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year in equipment engineering experience in a production/plant environment.
• Bachelor’s or higher degree in engineering or related field required.
• PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) experience * Preferred but not required.
• Six Sigma certification * Preferred but not required.
• DOE (Design of experiments) * Preferred but not required.
• Must be able to properly and regularly utilize required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for a period of up to 12 hours.

Skills:

• Microsoft Office Suite.
• Data analysis.
• CAD (Computer-aided design) and coding * Preferred but not required.

Why should you work here?

1. Growth - You are a self-driven individual who seeks and captures the opportunities for growth we offer by acquiring and solving tasks.

2. Challenge - You reach beyond expectations and strive for innovative methods beyond the traditional.

3. Action - You are driven, take initiative, can execute decisions with agility and fulfill tasks to completion.

4. Collaboration - You are enthusiastic about teamwork while respecting the different backgrounds and experience of colleagues.

EEO Statement

LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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